Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Yellowstone National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.55 km

View of the Madison River at the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park

Highlight • River

Yellowstone West Entrance is the most popular entrance to Yellowstone NP but the Riverside Ski Trail is not crowded.
The hike along the Madison River (Upriver loop + Downriver loop) …

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

5.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

1.00 km

779 m

550 m

Elevation

Weather

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Friday 28 November

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View of the Madison River at the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park

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